(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Democracy in any country is protected because of the media and media ethics as well as freedom of press is necessary to protect democracy, the newly appointed non cabinet Minister of Mass Media Ruwan Wijewardene said after assuming duties in his post.
"Media ethics as well as media freedom necessary to protect democracy – new Media Minister"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Russia’s parliament has voted to ban soldiers from using smartphones while on duty, after their social media use raised issues of national security.
"Russia bans smartphones for soldiers over social media fears"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka’s Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera yesterday said the government is looking forward to and focusing on rebuilding and re-positioning the country after the disruptions and have three major economic policy priorities.
"Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister outlines three major policy priorities to rebuild economy"
Sri Lanka maintains policy rates, reduces Statutory Reserve Requirement as economic growth remains below potential
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka Central Bank’s Monetary Board has decided maintain policy rates and reduce the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR), the commercial banks’ deposit requirement to boost economic growth.
"Sri Lanka maintains policy rates, reduces Statutory Reserve Requirement as economic growth remains below potential"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dilip Wedaarachchi has taken steps to introduce a special software for the controlling of illegal activities including drug smuggling using fishing boats.
"New software introduced to crack down on illegal activities using fishing boats"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –India’s fastest train broke down on its first trip, just a day after being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"India’s fastest train breaks down, day after launch"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – All chainsaw machines must be registered with the Ministry of Defence before 28 February and a registration certificate obtained, the Ministry stated issuing a communiqué.
"All chainsaw machines must register before Feb. 28"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to set a maximum retail price for Nadu and Samba rice with effect from the 1st of April, Minister of Agriculture P. Harrison announced yesterday.
"Maximum retail price for rice from 1st April"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed the court today that popular singer Amal Perera had connections with former DIG Nalaka de Silva, who has been arrested over the plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
"CID uncovers connection between DIG Nalaka, Singer Amal and underworld leader Madush"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Two vehicles parked at a house belonging to a close associate of a wanted Sri Lankan underworld drug kingpin, ‘Makandure Madush’ were taken into the Special Task Force (STF) custody on Wednesday (13).
"Two vehicles linked to ‘Makandure Madush’ seized"